The detail
Most problems are a delay rather than a disappearance, so contact the business first — campaign updates and messages are the fastest route.
If you believe a campaign misrepresented itself, report it to us. We can remove a campaign from the platform, but we cannot recover money on your behalf.
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A plain explanation for backers: what a pledge is, what you get, what the business gets, and what you are not buying.
The signals that separate a real local business from a thin page: specific projects, real photos, honest numbers, verification and a visible owner.
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Every campaign is read by our team before it goes public, and businesses can verify their documents — but reward crowdfunding always carries some delivery risk.
No. You receive a reward, not shares, interest, repayment or any financial return.